Trend analysis of medicine consumption based on therapeutic categories in Iran: 2000–2016
Trend analysis of medicine consumption based on therapeutic categories in Iran: 2000–2016

Alireza Yektadoost; Farid Ebrahimi; Mohammadreza Mashouf; Naghmeh Hadidi; Nasser Nassiri Koopaei; Abbas Kebriaeezadeh

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 95-103

Abstract
   Iranian healthcare system cost has been remarkably growing during the recent decades. Drug shortages and the economic effects of the sanctions have also exposed the pitfalls and ...  Read More
Efficacy of the combination of indomethacin and methocarbamol versus indomethacin alone in patients with acute low back pain: A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Efficacy of the combination of indomethacin and methocarbamol versus indomethacin alone in patients with acute low back pain: A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

Shiva Samsamshariat; Mehdi Sharifi-Sade; Shafeajafar Zoofaghari; Asieh Maghami Mehr; Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 96-101

Abstract
  Acute low back pain is a common ailment and causes pain and disability. Physicians often prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat acute low back pain; however, ...  Read More
The effect of intravenous Dexamethasone on post‑cesarean section pain and vital signs: A double‑blind randomized clinical trial
The effect of intravenous Dexamethasone on post‑cesarean section pain and vital signs: A double‑blind randomized clinical trial

. Azar Danesh Shahraki; . Awat Feizi; . Mitra Jabalameli; . Shadi Nouri

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 99-104

Abstract
  Objective: Any operation leads to body stress and tissue injury that causes pain and its complications. Glucocorticoids such as Dexamethasone are strong anti‑inflammatory agents, ...  Read More
Multiple cutaneous necrotic lesions associated with Interferon beta-1b injection for multiple sclerosis treatment: A case report and literature review
Multiple cutaneous necrotic lesions associated with Interferon beta-1b injection for multiple sclerosis treatment: A case report and literature review

. Gita Faghihi; . Akram Basiri; . Mohsen Pourazizi; . Bahareh Abtahi-Naeini; . Ali Saffaei

Volume 4, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 99-103

Abstract
  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system. MS patients may experience severe local inflammatory skin ...  Read More
Adverse Drug Reactions in Psychiatry Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Uttar Pradesh: An Observational Study
Adverse Drug Reactions in Psychiatry Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Uttar Pradesh: An Observational Study

. Jaspreet Kaur Sidhu; . Kiran Jakhar; . Deepti Chopra; . Aditi Dhote; . Vishakha Babber; . Mohammad Shadman; . C. D. Tripathi

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 99-102

Abstract
  Objective: Psychiatric disorders are chronic in nature which require medications for a long duration. These medications have been associated with many adverse events. Failure ...  Read More
Medication errors in patients with enteral feeding tubes in the intensive care unit
Medication errors in patients with enteral feeding tubes in the intensive care unit

Seyed Mojtaba Sohrevardi; Mohammad Hossein Jarahzadeh; Ehsan Mirzaei; Mahtabalsadat Mirjalili; Arefeh Dehghani Tafti; Behrooz Heydari

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 100-105

Abstract
  Most patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU) have problems in using oral medication or ingesting solid forms of drugs. Selecting the most suitable dosage form in such patients ...  Read More
Dental patient anxiety: Possible deal with Lavender fragrance
Dental patient anxiety: Possible deal with Lavender fragrance

. Md. Zabirunnisa; . Jayaprakash S. Gadagi; . Praveen Gadde; . Nagamalleshwari Myla; . Jyothirmai Koneru; . Chandrasekhar Thatimatla

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2014, , Pages 100-103

Abstract
  Objective: The pure essence of plants (essential oils) provides both psychological and physiological benefits when used accurately and safely. Conventionally, Lavender oil is known for ...  Read More
The comparison of levofloxacin- and clarithromycin-based bismuth quadruple therapy regimens in Helicobacter pylori eradication
The comparison of levofloxacin- and clarithromycin-based bismuth quadruple therapy regimens in Helicobacter pylori eradication

Abbas Arj, Marzieh Mollaei; Mohsen Razavizadeh; Alireza Moraveji

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 101-105

Abstract
  The aim of the current study was to compare the efficacy of quadruple therapy including levofloxacin and clarithromycin for Helicobacter pylori eradication. Methods: This ...  Read More
Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study
Prescribing pattern of proton pump inhibitors in Qatar rehabilitation institute: A retrospective study

Lama Madi; Arwa Hassan Ahmed Elhada; Haneen Alrawashdeh; Afif Ahmed

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 101-104

Abstract
   Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are still widely used despite increasing reports of their adverse events. This drug use evaluation study was conducted to assess the prescribing ...  Read More
Association between troponin I level and cardiovascular risk factors in asymptomatic hemodialysis patients
Association between troponin I level and cardiovascular risk factors in asymptomatic hemodialysis patients

. Shahram Taheri; . Ali Asghar Pilehvarian; . Nafiseh Akbari; . Samane Musavi; . Afsoon Emami Naeini

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 101-105

Abstract
  Objective: Patients on hemodialysis (HD) have a high risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Cardiac troponins are biomarkers for diagnosing acute myocardial injury ...  Read More
Assessment methods and competency mapping in pharmacy education: Understanding of components and quality parameters
Assessment methods and competency mapping in pharmacy education: Understanding of components and quality parameters

Syed Wasif Gillani; Kishore Gnana Sam; Fithawit Bahran Gebreigziabher; Jumana Al-Salloum; Rizah Anwar Assadi; Shabaz Mohiuddin Gulam

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 102-105

Abstract
  Centre of advanced pharmaceutical education have developed 15 subsets of competencies required to be competent pharmacist and able to provide optimum care. These competencies were further ...  Read More
Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Lipid Profile, Anemia, and Inflammation Indices in Hemodialysis Patients
Effect of Selenium Supplementation on Lipid Profile, Anemia, and Inflammation Indices in Hemodialysis Patients

. Samaneh Assarzadeh; . Sahar Vahdat; . Shiva Seirafian; . Morteza Pourfarzam; . Shirinsadat Badri

Volume 11, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 103-108

Abstract
  Objective: Trace elements deficiency is common among end‑stage renal disease (ESRD) patients due to excessive loss during dialysis and the lower intake secondary to loss ...  Read More
The effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
The effects of Aloe vera-Peppermint (Veramin) moisturizing gel on mouth dryness and oral health among patients hospitalized in intensive care units: A triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial

Vajihe Atashi; Ahmadreza Yazdannik; Hosein Mahjobipoor; Somayeh Ghafari; Reza Bekhradi; Hojatollah Yousefi

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 104-110

Abstract
  : Mouth dryness is one of the most prevalent problems in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It facilitates dental plaque formation. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of Aloe ...  Read More
Potential drug‑drug interactions in prescriptions dispensed in community and hospital pharmacies in East of Iran
Potential drug‑drug interactions in prescriptions dispensed in community and hospital pharmacies in East of Iran

. Mandana Moradi Dirin; . Sarah Mousavi; . Amir Reza Afshari; . Kaveh Tabrizian; . Mohammad Hossein Ashraf

Volume 3, Issue 3 , July 2014, , Pages 104-107

Abstract
  Objective: This study aim to evaluate and compare type and prevalence of drug‑drug interactions (DDIs) in prescriptions dispensed in both community and hospital setting in Zabol, ...  Read More
Practical problems of medication use in the elderly Malaysians and their beliefs and attitudes toward deprescribing of medications
Practical problems of medication use in the elderly Malaysians and their beliefs and attitudes toward deprescribing of medications

Marhanis Salihah Omar; Amiruliana Hendri Ariandi; Noorlaili Mohd Tohit

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 105-111

Abstract
  This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of practical problems with medications use experienced by elderly patients and the management strategy employed to overcome the problems. ...  Read More
Antibiotic regimens for treatment of infections due to multidrug‑resistant Gram‑negative pathogens: An evidence‑based literature review
Antibiotic regimens for treatment of infections due to multidrug‑resistant Gram‑negative pathogens: An evidence‑based literature review

. Mandana Izadpanah; . Hossein Khalili

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, , Pages 105-114

Abstract
  Evidences regarding the efficacy of different antibiotic regimens proposed for treatment of multidrug‑resistant (MDR) Gram‑negative pathogens have been reviewed. Available ...  Read More
Intravenous drug incompatibilities in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital in India: Are they preventable?
Intravenous drug incompatibilities in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital in India: Are they preventable?

Shanmugam Sriram; S Aishwarya; Akhila Moithu; Akshaya Sebastian; Ajith Kumar

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 106-111

Abstract
  The main aim of the study was to identify the physical and chemical incompatibilities among the drugs administered intravenously to patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ...  Read More
Developing an economic case of clinical pharmacists' interventions on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis through service evaluation
Developing an economic case of clinical pharmacists' interventions on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis through service evaluation

Eun Hee Lee; Victoria Bray; Robert Horne

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 106-113

Abstract
  Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has become a huge health problem as well as a financial burden for the National Health Service. The objective of this study was to characterize current ...  Read More
Total Phenytoin concentration is not well correlated with active free drug in critically-ill head trauma patients
Total Phenytoin concentration is not well correlated with active free drug in critically-ill head trauma patients

. Kourosh Sadeghi; . Farin Hadi; . Arezoo Ahmadi; . Hadi Hamishehkar; . Mohammad‑Taghi Beigmohammadi5; . Ata Mahmoodpoor; . Mohammad Reza Rouini; . Shirin Farhudi; . Narjes Hendoui; . Atabak Najafi; . Mojtaba Mojtahedzadeh

Volume 2, Issue 3 , July 2013, , Pages 106-109

Abstract
  Objective: Phenytoin is an antiepileptic drug used widely for prophylaxis and treatment of seizure after neurotrauma. Phenytoin has a complex pharmacokinetics and monitoring of ...  Read More
Developing a patient satisfaction questionnaire for services provided in Iranian community pharmacies
Developing a patient satisfaction questionnaire for services provided in Iranian community pharmacies

. Saeed Yaghoubifard; . Arash Rashidian; . Abbas Kebriaeezadeh; . Ali Sheidaei; . Mehdi Varmaghani; . Amir Hashemi-Meshkini; . Hedieh-Sadat Zekri

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 106-115

Abstract
  Objective: To develop a valid and reliable instrument in the Persian language for evaluating patient satisfaction with services provided in community pharmacies.Methods: We selected ...  Read More
Summary of COVID-19 vaccine-related reports in the vaccine adverse event reporting system
Summary of COVID-19 vaccine-related reports in the vaccine adverse event reporting system

Shirinsadat Badri; Sahar Vahdat; Morteza Pourfarzam; Samaneh Assarzadeh; Shiva Seirafian; Sara Ataei; Alice C Ceacareanu; Zachary A. P. Wintrob

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 107-113

Abstract
  Identification of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in humans toward the end of 2019 triggered a rapid, intensive effort to develop a vaccine. Among the first three ...  Read More